Ibuprofen (Advil) + Lifting?

Chirdis
Chirdis Posts: 24 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
I had an insane headache/migraine throughout the day and thought drinking water and staying super hydrated would help cure it but... it hasn't..

So I took advil at around 3pm... it is now 3:59pm

How long do I have to and need to wait before going to lift?

I know anti inflammatory doesn't help.. so I don't know..

The headache is gone now though..

- Yes I have Googled and looked this up previously before posting this spending the good time since I took them reading on this.. I am still unsure though

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  • Chirdis
    Chirdis Posts: 24 Member
    herrspoons wrote: »
    It doesn't matter unless you take an abnormally large dose or over an extended period.

    You're good to go.

    Thanks a billion!

  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    You're fine. Moderate doses of Ibuprofen does not effect or impair muscle hypertrophy, strength, or soreness.
  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    edited April 2015
    Unless you took more than the recommended dose (400mg, or 2 pills) you are a go for liftoff!
    Qualifications: I am not a doctor. Not even on TV. But I spent years on anti-inflammatories due to a back injury, from double doses of ibuprofen to fancy schmancy prescriptions.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I always take ibuprofen if I have a headache and have never thought twice about exercising after.
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